What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Technician position at 2K Vegas?
Who We Are
Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Role Overview
To support all products by entering and managing the metadata process. Reports to Release Managers.
What You’ll Do
- Initial Entry of Metadata into the First Party Portals
- Reviews metadata assuring all required assets and copy are present and meet platform specifications
- Relays feedback on missing requirements to relevant contacts
- Enters Age Ratings into First Party Portals
- Enters Pricing into First Party Portals
- Performs pricing scrubs against provided documentation ensuring entries are accurate in First Party Portals
- Entry of Compat Notices, and specification Forms
- Uphold and promote the 2K Values
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- Excellent written communication skills, internally & externally
- Knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, test plan creation, and bug writing process
- Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines
- Knowledge of MS Office suite
- Technically proficient with PCs, gaming consoles, and related hardware
- Ability to liaise with other departments
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or Associates degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent minimum
- Excellent organization and time management skill with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and the flexibility to support an environment where details can change quickly
- Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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